Composition heel



Patented Jan. 5, 1932 PATENT OFFICE ISIDORE SIMON, F CHICAGO, ILLINOIS COMPOSITIGN HEEL Application led J'une 13,

My invention belongs to that general class of devices known as heels and relates more particularly to a light weight composition heel for shoes, the same `being especially adapted for use on ladies shoes. Heels for ladies shoes have heretofore been made of wood and suitably covered with lleather or fabric or have been otherwise treated and polished to produce a finished heel, and also been produced of compositions, but when so constructed are ofvsuch over-Weight as to render them objectionable or are so constructed when of composition that they are expensive to make and of short life. My invention has particularly among its objects the production of a heel for shoes that is simple, durable, attractive, inexpensive, of light Weight and easily manufactured. It hasparticularly as an object the production o'f a heel which will have the advantages possessed by wooden heels of being light Weight and easily attached to the shoe and to which a leather or other lift may be conveniently secured. vIt also has as an object the pro- 25 duction of a heel which will have the advantage gained by using a-composition such as a phenolic condensation product, Which may be easily molded, which will not absorb moisture, which may be made in any desired color or combination of colors, and may have a high polish or finish with substantially no special treatment for the production of such finish. Many otlr objects and advantages of the construction herein. shown and de- 'scribed will be obvious to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein given.

To'this end my invention consists in the novel construction, arrangement and combination of parts herein shown vand described, and more particularly pointed out in the claims.

In the drawings, wherein like reference characters indicate like or corresponding parts:

Fig. 1 is a top plan view of a heel embodying the invention;

Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken substantially on line 2-2 of Fig. 1; and

Fig. 3 is a sectional view taken substantially on line 3-3 of Fig. 1.

denting same as at 13, or otherwise securing 1927. Serial N0. 198,451.

Fig. 4 isa view in elevation of the upper end of the base 1,0, a portion of the sleeve 12 broken away.

Referring to the drawings, in which one embodiment of the invention is shown, 1 rep- 65 resents a body part of a phenolic condensation product or other material which may be molded to the desired size and shape and which may be so constituted as to be of the desired color or colors. The same is molded in any suitable manner preferably with a tubular bore 2 withone end `as at 3 constructed to form the bot-tom or underface and the opposite end or top as at 4 to fit and to be secured at the bottom of a shoe. The same is also preferably recessed or molded with shoulders 5 and 6 at the top and bottom so that it is substantially countersunk. Arranged to closely fit the ends at therecessed portions and abuton the shoulders 5 and 6 are the top and bottom plates 7 and 8. These plates are preferably constructed of wood, shaped to fit in the countersunk ends and t0 conform to the contour at the ends.' The top plate 8 is formed with a curved upper face 9 75 so that with the end face 4 and the body 1,

vthe same is substantially of cup-shaped or depressed shape so as to receive the heel portion of the body of the shoe and conform thereto.' Connecting the plates 7 and 8 is a post 10 also preferably of wood, the same being arranged to secure the plates 7 and 8 together and maintain them on the shoulders 5 and 6 so that the plates and body l constitutes substantially a unitary structure. In the drawings, I have illustrated the post 1U provided with sleeves 11 and 12 at the ends,

these being preferably of metal such as brass,

or the like and are secured to the post by inn the same so that they are not easily removable from the post. The post is so arranged that when the post is inserted as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the ends of the same lie flush with the outer face of the plates 7 and 8. `The 9* sleeves 1l and 12 are arranged on the same but projecting slightly beyond as shown in Fig. 4, there being sufficient material to form flanges 14. After the body 1, plates 7 and 8 and post 10 are assembled, the ends of the 00 sleeves are crimped or bent over as shown in 5 the several parts are firmly and readily, as

well as substantially, permanently secured together, providing to all purposes, the unita structure.

- he heel may be secured to the shoe by driving nails through the sole of the body of the shoe which rests in the cupped end as indicated in dotted'lines in Fig. 2, a lift or back portion 15 being also suitably secured b nails or the equlvalent to the bottom p ate 7 l Ordinarily the use of a phenolic condensation roduct as a material for heels is not satis actory as the same is too heavyfor .the purpose, although it is ideal insofar as being moisture-proof, capable of being colored or tinted as desired and capable of receiving a high polish orcfinish. It is also undesirable from the point of attaching the same to the shoe body. By constructing the heel as herein set forth, all of the advantages of a phenollc condensation product or like material heel is secured Without any of the disadvantages. My improved heel may be made as light as a wooden or the like heel. It may be readlly secured to the shoe and the lift 15 readily secured to the underface of the heel. The parts are held in assembled relation in such manner that the fastenings are not affected by moisture or Wear nor will they come apart. The heels may be made in various sizes and shapes and in fact, in many sizes and in many instances, standard size plates 7 and 8, may be employed by standardizing the countersunk recesses at the ends. Same is adapted for womens, mens or childrens shoes. The parts may be made up in quantity and assembled by more or less unskilled help. While in comsition suitable material may be employed or the body 1,1 prefer to employ a phenolic condensation product or some combination that has the characteristics of a phenolic condensation product as it is easy molding, has durability, is moisture-proof and capable of receivingpa high finish in any desired color.

Having thus described my invention, it is v obvious that various immaterial modifications may be made in the same without deartin from the spirit of my invention; ence fdo not wish to be understood as limiting myself to the exact form, construction, arrangement and combination of parts herein shown and described or uses mentioned.

What I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is 1. In a shoe heel of the kind described and in combination, a molded tubular body part recessed at the tp and bottom to provide shoulders, wooden plates for the top and bottom conforming in size and shapeto closely t in the recesses in the body part and over- `outer faces thereo said plates einv lie said shoulders, and a wooden post connecting said plates, said post provided with sleeves at its ends flanged over and overlying the outer faces of the plates.

2. In a heel of the kind described and in combination, a molded body part ofa phenolic condensation product provided with an opening extending entirely through the same from to to bottom and countersunk at the top and ottom about the opening'to provide shoulders thereat, a ypair of wooden plates of a size and contour to fit into said countersunk ends and rest upon said shoulders with the outer faces of the plates ilush with the outer faces of the top and bottom of the body part, said lates each provided with an opening theret rough, and a post member of a length to extend from substantially the outer face of one plate to the-outer face of the other plate, said post having a metal flange at each end to provide an outwardly extending flange overlying the outer faces of the plates.

3. n a heel of the kind described and in combination, a molded body part of a henolic condensation product provided wit an opening extending entirely through the same from top to bottom and countersunk 'at the top and bottom about the opening to provide shoulders thereat, a pair of wooden plates of a size and contour to iit into said countersunk ends and rest upon said shoulders with the outer faces of the plates flush with the outer faces of the top and bottom of the body part, said plates each provided with an opening therethrough and slightly countersunk about'the same at the exterior of the plates, and a wooden post member of a length to extend from substantially the outer face of one plate to the outer face of the other plate, said post provided with a metal sleeve at each end secured thereto and projectin slightl beyond the ends of the ost and o a lengt to provide an outwar ly extending flan fitting into said countersunk portions on e outer faces of the plates.

4. In a heel of the kind described and in combination, a molded tubular body part of a material impervious to moisture and capable of receiving a high finish, said body part recessed at the top and bottom to provide shoulders, top and bottom plates arran ed in said recesses with the outer faces t ereof flush with the outer faces of the body part, the top face of the body part and top late being dished, the bottom face of the body part and bottom late being at, a post extending` through t e opening in the body part and through the. lates and en aging he o a material penetrable by nails or equivalent fastening means, alower lift of suitable material conforming to the shape of the bottom of the body part and secured to the bottom plate.

5. In a heel of the kind described and in combination, a molded tubular body part of a material impervious to moisture and capable of receiving a high finish, said body part recessed at the top and bottom about the opening through the same to provide shoulders, top and bottom plates seated in said v recesses and closely fitting the same with the outer faces thereof flush with the outer faces of the body part, the top face of the body part and top plate being dished, the bottom face of the body part and bottom plate being at, a post extending through the opening in the body part and through the plates and having means -for overlying and engaging the outer faces thereof, said plates and post being of a material penetrable by nails or equivalent fastening means, and a lower lift of suitable material -conforming to the shape of the bottom of the body part and secured 'to the bottom plate.

6. In a shoe heel of the character described and in combination, a molded tubular body part having a countersunkpyortion formed adjacent the top and bottom ends thereof to provide shoulders extending around the opening therethrough, plates in said counter- 'sunk portions and engaging said shoulders,

and a connecting member having portions adjacent its ends adapted to extend through said plates and engageable with the outer faces thereof.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed my name.

ISIDORE SIMON. 

